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Do it yourself Christmas-style

AUBURN — If you missed Black Friday deals, the Auburn Public Library has some even better Christmas savings. Join us at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 13, in the Androscoggin Community Room for two Do It Yourself craft projects that would make memorable Christmas presents.

On Dec. 4 come make a fleece hat. This simply crafted project requires no sewing skills and all materials will be provided by the library. On Dec. 13, brighten the holidays with a Santa ornament using recycled burned out lightbulbs (the old-fashioned kind).

Materials are limited so registration is required for both projects. Call the library reference desk at 333-6640, ext. 4, to register.

Toys, games for needy families

LEWISTON — Hope Haven Gospel Mission is accepting new toys and games for distribution to needy families with children on Dec. 21 and 25. Items can be brought to 209 Lincoln St. For more information, call 783-6086.

Center starts Pet Food Pantry

LEWISTON — In conjunction with the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, the Margaret Murphy Center for Children is launching Lewiston’s first Pet Food Pantry.

Students from the Margaret Murphy Center will be working on vocational skills in the pantry: measuring, bagging, distributing and documenting food disbursements.

“Our goal at the Pet Food Pantry is to help the people in our community who are having financial difficulties to be able to keep and care for their pets,” said Zach Black, operations manager for the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society.

The pantry will provide people in need portioned bags of donated pet food on a bi-weekly basis every first and third Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. after filling out a brief form.

Pearl Harbor prayer service

LEWISTON — A prayer service commemorating the 71st anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, will be held at noon Friday, Dec. 7, at the Trinity Episcopal Church.

The program will include invocation by Rev. Stephen Crowson and patriotic music.

Members of area veterans’ organizations and the public are invited. All veterans should bring their caps.

For more information, call Jerry Der Boghosian at 353-7435, 782-5700 or 713-4505.

Golden Age Club Christmas party

AUBURN — The Golden Age Club Christmas party will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Gippers. There will be a social hour, lunch ordered from a limited menu and a gift auction to follow with gifts being no more than $10 for those who wish to participate.

Reservations for the luncheon need to be made by Dec. 10 by calling 576-4082. New members are always welcome.

Eastern Star meets Dec. 11

WALES — Lakeside Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Sabattus, will meet at the Grange Masonic Building at 322 Centre Road on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. for their annual Christmas potluck dinner. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Everyone is reminded to bring their jokes and stories for the program.

The chapter will recess for the months of January and February. The next meeting will be the annual meeting and election of officers on March 12. There will be a potluck supper.

Any member owing dues for this year or next is encouraged to send their dues to Violet Gerber, secretary.

Youth Theater play is Dec. 14, 15

MONMOUTH — “The Elves And The Shoemaker” will be presented by Monmouth Youth Theater at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 at Cumston Hall, Main Street.

Donations accepted at the door. General seating.

This MYTH performance features 44 children, pre-K through grade 8, from six local towns.

Included are elves, fairies, stars, lightning, road signs, the moon and sun, shoppers, villagers, dancing shoes and evening slippers, a shoemaker, his wife and a narrator.

Music is performed by Kent Ackley, violinist. Stage set is created by David and Michelle Handley. This production was adapted for Cumston Hall stage, choreographed and directed by Nancy Ludewig.